Fans of adventure racing will definitely be happy to hear the news that one of the top races in North America is returning for 2010, and is coming back strong.
According to Adventure World Magazine, the Raid the North Extreme adventure race is gearing up take place in British Columbia this September. As usual, the race will pit coed teams of four against one another as they trek, paddle, and mountain bike their way through the Kootenay Rockies, an area well known for its amazing mountain biking routes.
The six day race will run from September 4th through the 12th, with a course that is more than 500km (310 miles) in length. The stunningly beautiful route will put the racers in touch with the local wildlife as well, with plenty of elk, moose, bighorn sheep, and bear in the region.
More details on registration, mandatory gear, and so on will be provided after April 14th when the new website launches at RaidTheNorthExtreme.com.
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Raid the North Extreme is about more than a challenging wilderness pleasure trip, the race has ever served as a display place to emphasize the host regionβs history, character, and First Nations communities.
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